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Sharon Yocum has accepted the Trimble County Cooperative Extension Board’s offer to purchase the land adjacent to the extension office. A special meeting has been scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Trimble County Cooperative Extension Service. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss financing options, down payment amounts and contacting an attorney to begin the deed transfer.

Thursday, Nov. 5
The Trimble County Hymn Sing will be held at 7 p.m. at the Pleasant View Baptist Church in Wises Landing. Everyone is welcome!
Saturday, Nov. 7
Milton United Methodist Church will host a free breakfast at 8 a.m. Tommy Purvis, pastor of the Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, will present a program about his Sturgis, S.D. mission. Everyone is welcome!

By TEENA DRAKE
Special to The Trimble Banner
Al Gibson, in providing a motivational speech to eighth graders at Trimble County Middle School, spoke about the importance of having a plan and an “end in mind” to accomplish any goals they may want to achieve.

Milton Baptist Church is pleased to announce Timothy Scott as their new pastor. On September 27, 2015, Brother Scott and his wife, Diane, accepted a position of service to Milton Baptist Church and the community. Please join the church family in welcoming Brother Scott, his wife Diane and their son Samuel to Trimble County.

By HILDA PARRISH
The Trimble Banner
The City of Bedford could be debt free in four to six years, according to accountant Jeffrey Woods of Raisor, Zapp & Woods of Carrollton.
The annual audit showed improvement in most areas. The Waste Water (Sewer) Treatment Plant took the biggest loss due to the rain and windstorm in July when the main road was washed away. Also, the age of the plant and substations have played a big role in contributing to the deficit as they are beginning to need extensive repairs.

By TODD POLLOCK
Special to The Trimble Banner
During last Wednesday’s meeting of the Trimble County Board of Education, Chairperson Tony Walker introduced the seniors who were selected to be Governor’s scholar students to the rest of the board. Superintendent Steve Miracle took the time to congratulate each student—Amber Cissell, Mila Consley, Alex Dixon and Brennan Kunkel—for his and her achievements.